Paralegal

Aquarius Professional Staffing; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Cincinnati is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join their financial services department. In this role, you will process a high volume of legal documents, conduct necessary research, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in legal studies and at least 2 years of relevant paralegal experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency with legal research tools are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience in financial services legal department is desired.
• Strong understanding of legal principles and procedures regarding legal holds, liens, levies, and garnishments.
• Experience in litigation support or subpoena compliance.

Responsibilities

• Intake, log, and process a high volume of legal documents.
• Review documents for authenticity and accuracy.
• Draft response letters and legal correspondence.

Skills

Legal research

Document processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal or legal studies

Tools

MS Office

Google Workplace

Adobe Acrobat

eDiscovery platforms

Westlaw

Pacer

Job description

Are you a dedicated Paralegal looking to join one of the top financial institutions based here in the Cincinnati area? Don't miss your chance and apply now!

What you will be doing as the Paralegal:

• Intake, log, and process a high volume of legal documents, including subpoenas, writs of garnishment, tax liens/levies, and court orders.
• Review documents for authenticity, completeness, and accuracy. Conduct research using internal financial tools and legal platforms (e.g., Westlaw, Pacer) to gather relevant facts and identify specific underlying issues related to customer accounts.
• Coordinate with various business units and internal stakeholders to collect responsive customer information, transaction histories, and other necessary documents.
• Organize, summarize, index, and prepare documents for attorney review and production, including applying necessary watermarks and converting files to required formats.
• Draft response letters, certificates of authenticity, and other legal correspondence using pre-approved templates. Communicate frequently with outside counsel, government entities, and internal employees.
• Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and internal policies. Maintain accurate and current records of case activity, deadlines, and documentation within case management systems.

What you will need as the Paralegal:

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal or legal studies preferred
• 2+ years of paralegal experience in financial services legal department is desired, with specific experience in litigation support or subpoena compliance.
• Strong understanding of legal principles, procedures, and documentation related to legal holds, liens, levies, and garnishments.
• High aptitude with computer skills, including MS Office, Google Workplace, Adobe Acrobat, eDiscovery platforms (like Relativity), and legal research tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to manage high-volume matters under time-sensitive deadlines.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal and Administrative
• Financial Services and Banking

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Cincinnati, OH